2016-12-01T18:01:51Zhttp://www.motorburg.com/feed/atom/WordPresshowardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5622016-12-01T18:01:51Z2016-12-01T18:01:24ZWhen it’s time for repairs or maintenance on your bike, you might be unsure of your options for parts. Do you go with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or save a little money and get off-brand aftermarket parts? Well, there is no single answer for that because it really depends on what you’re after and which parts you’re talking about. Dedicated motorcycle shops like Procyles can help you out with your mechanical needs, and understand the differences between OEM and aftermarket.

Saving Money

This is the big reason why people start to look to aftermarket parts when doing repairs on their motorcycles. They are usually cheaper. Of course, “cheap” can usually mean a lot about quality as well as what you see on the price tag.

While it may seem cheaper at first, some aftermarket parts won’t have the durability of OEM, so you will have to replace them sooner. After a while, they will stop being the cheaper option.

Looking for Quality

If quality is your biggest concern, you’ll probably want to stick with OEM parts for your motorcycle. Not only are the components themselves just made better, they are usually a better fit for your bike. Nobody knows your bike’s specs as well as the company who makes it, so it’s a just easy to expect that their parts will be the best match for fit and function.

This is the aspect to look at when you are talking crucial parts that are integral to the mechanics of the bike. Engine parts, gaskets, bearings, and seals are all areas where you really need to stick to good-quality parts to prevent any added wear-and-tear or damage from the parts. You don’t need to worry quite so much about the precision fit of a new seat or mirror in the same way.

Modifications

On the other hand, if you like to tinker around and change things up from the original manufacturing specs, then you might have more fun trying out various aftermarket modification parts rather than always sticking to the same OEM versions. These could include modifications you do just for looks or to change the sound of the bike, or you could do some tweaking to (hopefully) improve engine performance with a little out-of-the-box thinking.

Availability

You may not have as much choice as you think, as availability will vary for both these types of bike parts. A hard-core bike store or a manufacturer’s own outlet may only carry official OEM parts, whereas the local automotive shop might only have a mixed selection of generic aftermarket pieces to choose from. Don’t assume that you will have a complete freedom of choice anywhere you shop.

If you’re stuck having to buy OEM or aftermarket when you would prefer the other choice, just remember that your new parts aren’t permanent. You can always switch it out later when you are able to get the item you really wanted.

Of course, these are just general guidelines. There are always exceptions, and there may be times where the aftermarket option is actually a better quality than the OEM version, or that the OEM ends up being cheaper in price. You should also follow these tips with other supplies that aren’t really parts, like the oil, lubricants, or filters you decide to use.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5582016-11-22T20:56:32Z2016-11-22T20:56:32ZPlanning your next road trip, or maybe your first one ever? Fantastic! Road trips are a great way to see the world, or even just the world right outside of your home town. With a road trip, you can easily cater your vacation to what you want to do, while skipping all of the things you don’t really care to experience. Because of this, you’ll find that more and more people, families especially, are choosing to venture out on private road trips instead of organized tours. But, before you start planning your next road adventure, you’ll first want to know exactly how and what to pack.

How and where to pack the big items

If you plan to pack some bigger items to take with you, like a kayak, canoe or a bicycle or two, most likely you’re not going to try to stuff them into the vehicle itself, though this would be fun to watch. What you’ll want to do is first order a solid, long lasting roof rack. Once you’ve got your chosen roof rack and you’ve put it onto the top of your vehicle, you’ll then be able to figure out how best to attach all of your bigger items to it. When doing this, remember to put things on top that are weather proof, just in case a storm of some sort catches you off guard.

How many clothes

We as human beings have the tendency to over pack when it comes to clothes. Through research has not confirmed why just yet, we are trying hard as a population to fix this bizarre need to pack every piece of clothing item possible. The key to prevent this is to only pack a few days worth. That way if you need to, you can wash your clothes at a fresh water spring if camping or at a laundry mat if you happen to stay closer to a town or two. Also, if you plan on being near the ocean or a fun waterway of some sort, you only need to pack one or two bathing suits, not your whole drawer.

The little things

Aside from clothes and large gear, there are a few little things that you’ll want to take along to help make the trip more comfortable. These include your toothbrush and toothpaste, water and food, a hair brush, comfortable shoes (two or three pairs depending on what you’re doing) and other little comfort items you think you’ll need, such as a child’s favorite toy if traveling with kids in tow.

For some, the idea of packing for a trip of any kind is fun and exciting with lots of organizing and compacting involved. For others, this is the lease favorite part of the experience, this and unpacking everything at the end. Even if you find yourself not liking the packing portion of your trip, it’s still a good idea to know what to pack and how to pack everything ahead of time. This way you’ll find more time to enjoy the other planning parts of the trip as well as just the trip itself.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5532016-10-10T17:51:12Z2016-10-10T17:51:12ZEver since the first vehicle was created, there were car accessories that could have been purchased. You are surely aware of the clichés like license plate frames, rearview mirror dice, radio antenna balls and many others. Adding something to your car, especially the first one, is much more common than what you may think. You can buy a simple seat cover, an addition to the steering wheel and so much more. If you are looking for some interesting car accessories, we definitely have some recommendations for you.

Remote Car Starters

This is quite a great addition to your vehicle in the event that you live in a part of this world that gets really cold. If winter is a worry for you, the remote car starter is definitely something you will want to consider. For instance, in Toronto this is one of the most sold car accessories at the moment, especially for dealing with low temperatures during the winter mornings.

If you decide to buy the remote car starter, look at the practical side of things like the distance that you have to be away from the vehicle to activate the starter. Look at who is going to install the accessory and see if you want to buy a 2 way starter, which requires confirmation signals to be sent. Factory security features should be considered and you want to always research the different options that are available for you.

Hands Free Communication

If you have a smartphone or if you simply are used to talking while on the road, you want a good Bluetooth hands free device. These would easily be integrated in factory equipment so you can even use the car speakers to hear the person you talk to. The advanced hands free communication devices will even include some great features like backup camera picture display, caller ID and video input. Since police departments do want to strictly enforce the law about using the phone while driving, make sure that you make this investment. The great news is that it is not at all difficult to find some pretty great hands free gadgets. Just look online for reviews in order to make a good choice.

Lighting Upgrades

Most car owners do not really think about lighting as something that could be upgraded but the truth is that this is one part of the car accessories list that should be upgraded in many cases. Usual lighting options include the fog lights that are going to produce a better light for when driving through fog. The light is basically a closer type and will drive a beam pattern that is better in such an environment. There are many different auxiliary lighting manufacturers that can be considered at the moment. Do be sure that you research information about them.

We only presented a few car accessories that you can take into account. Many others exist. Do be sure that you look at all options and do not buy something of an inferior quality.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5492016-08-24T12:29:56Z2016-08-24T12:29:56ZAlthough the country’s own roads are lined with Nissans, Audis, Volkswagens and BMWs, Britain’s car manufacturing industry is thriving. At least, it was until June 24th 2016. The E.U. referendum hung a huge question mark over the entire UK economy, but what, specifically, does it mean for the motor industry?

How well was the British automotive industry doing pre-Brexit?

Though British drivers appear to prefer foreign-made cars according to a recent poll of the most popular cars, UK car makers were doing extremely well before the referendum.

For many, the Golden Age of British automobile manufacturing will always be the 1970s, but car exports actually reached a record high in 2015. 1,227,881 cars were exported from UK manufacturers last year, that’s 2.7% up from 2014. Aston Martin, Bentley, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mini and Lotus all had great years, with 77.3% of British-made cars exported.

But in the same year demand from China fell by 37.5% while demand from Russia fell by 69.4%. So how was the UK car industry doing so well? The sad truth is, Europe was the UK’s biggest customer. EU demand grew 11.3%, with 57.5% of UK exports going to the continent. The CEO of SMMT (the company behind these figures) says membership of the European Union was “vital” for securing growth and jobs in the automotive sector. So does this mean that Brexit could bring about the end of this great success?

What are the post-Brexit prospects?

The UK’s vote to exit the EU has put the country’s trading arrangements in jeopardy. As was widely discussed during the referendum campaign, UK companies currently trade with EU countries without any tariffs. Outside of the EU, it is possible that the UK will have to pay the same tariffs as other non-EU countries.

The counter-argument to this from Leave advocates was always that the EU needs our exports too badly to impose tariffs. However, with the even stronger German automotive industry as one of the EU’s most enthusiastic members, it seems unlikely that EU states would have so strong a need to keep on buying British.

The EU could even impose quotas on the UK, limiting the number of vehicles the country can export to the union’s 27 remaining members.

All of this uncertainty has lead market analysts to revise down their forecasts for the once bright future of the UK car industry. At most, analysts expect growth to fall to 1% in 2017; which is less than half of last year’s growth.

Can UK car exports continue?

With numbers falling so rapidly, and potentially devastating trade tariffs with its biggest customer, is the UK automotive industry doomed to extinction? Probably not.

While the period of record-breaking success may be over, UK cars still sell very well in Australia, South Korea, Japan and Turkey, where demand has risen 53.7%, 55.2%, 35.4% and 41.1% respectively.

Leaving the EU also means that the UK will no longer be subject to the TTIP trade deal, which critics argue is harmful to workers’ rights. So it seems what while Brexit might not be all good news for the UK car industry, there hope for its continued growth.

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]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5412016-07-12T12:01:57Z2016-07-12T11:38:51ZA person can never predict when a motor vehicle accident might occur. According to statistics conducted by World Health Organization, in 2013, there were 1.25 million motor vehicle-related deaths worldwide. If you were to be involved in a car accident, would you know what to do? Many people don’t know what action they should take in such a situation. Here are some tips on knowing the proper action to take following a motor vehicle accident:

Take a deep breath

Depending on specific circumstances as well as how severe the accident may have been, you and any passengers may have been traumatized. The first thing that you should do is do whatever necessary to calm yourself. If passengers are present, then you should try to calm them, as well. Remaining calm is important, because if you’re hysterical then it make impede your ability to ensure your safety.

Call for help

Once you’ve calmed yourself enough, or as soon as possible, you should call for help. The police and an ambulance will be sent, and you and any passengers will checked out and transported to the nearest emergency room, if injuries are present. If you don’t have a mobile phone, then you should ask someone who stops to help to call.

Place flares

After an accident, the last thing you might be thinking about is placing flares outside the vehicle, but not only will they alert others, including emergency personnel, of the accident scene, but it can prevent possible danger by minimizing the chances of other drivers hitting your vehicle. If you don’t have flares, then your vehicle’s hazard lights will suffice.

Contact an attorney

If another driver’s negligence was the cause of the accident and you sustained serious injuries, then you might want to contact an attorney. Siegfried and Jensen specialize in handling motor vehicle accident and injury cases. By contacting a knowledgeable and experienced attorney like Siegfried and Jensen, you can receive the advise that you need. If you have a possible lawsuit, then the attorney can assist you every step of the way by collecting useful evidence, representing you in court, and more.

No one wants to ever be involved in a motor vehicle accident, but in the event that one does occur, these tips can help you ensure your safety. Making the right decisions can also increase your chances of receiving any compensation that you might be entitled to.

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0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5362016-05-28T14:58:29Z2016-05-28T14:58:29ZDriving can simply be one of the easiest ways to die, especially if you don’t follow traffic laws. Each year, a lot of people die from car accidents; it might be because of faulty driving or carelessness on the road.

All cities have their fair share of traffic accident cases. According to www.ladahlaw.com, there are about 32,675 fatalities in 2014 at Vegas alone. Nobody can stress enough how important it is that drivers observe safety protocols. These tips will limit your driving capacity and will restrict you; however, that’s a small price to pay for a life. Without further ado, here are five driving safety tips you should always follow:

No. 1: Don’t drive when you are intoxicated and sleepy.

This is often times ignored by many. Over the years, a lot of people meet accidents because they are driving while intoxicated with alcohol or drugs, or when they were sleepy. Driving requires your full attention. If you are intoxicated or sleepy; there is a high tendency of you to get unfocused on the road. If you feel like you can’t keep your eyes on what’s ahead of you, it is best that you stop driving, park somewhere safe, get coffee, and wait for yourself to recover.

No.2: Follow the traffic rules.

When people are in the hurry, they usually speed off without looking from side to side. They only focus on their goal: to arrive to their destination on time. This is not a good practice; however, there are still people who try to beat the traffic lights in the nick of time. Because of this, collisions happen. Traffic signs are invented to keep drivers safe. Following them is common sense.

No. 3: Always keep the lights on.

Keeping your headlights on is very important when driving. Your headlights will help other drivers know that you are there. They keep you visible, especially at night. Over the years, 32%of the population in the United States are less prone to accidents because of their headlights. Headlights do not only serve as signal to other drivers but to cyclists and pedestrians who are crossing the road as well.

No.4: Keep space in between cars.

Another tip that you should know is the two seconds rule. This rule allows you to keep distance between you and the vehicle in front of you. Having you ample space will give you time to react if an unlikely event occurs. In bad weather conditions, it is best that you implement a four second rule. This will give you better space to move around during winter or rainy days.

No.5: Check blind spots.

It is important that you always check the blind spots in the area where you are driving or else collisions would occur. Being alert is something you must have as a driver. It’ll save you a lot of trouble and keep you from accidents.

Driving can be fun and easy, but it requires not just effort but focus and obedience to the law as well.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5232016-02-23T16:19:22Z2016-02-23T16:18:23ZAlthough Amazon.com is displaying a number of drones to revolutionize home delivery, you can be sure that the sky is not falling on people who decide to make their career as a truck driver or a delivery person. Canada will continue to need qualified drivers well into the next century.

If you are serious about getting your commercial driver’s license soon, going to a driving school is a very good way of preparing for and taking the test. And whereas there are driving schools all over Canada, scheduling driving lessons Calgary can prepare you for almost any type of inclement weather driving that you will see on the road.

Here are some of the things that you can gain from taking driving lessons in Calgary:

Your commercial rating working with some of the most experienced professionals

If you are looking for your class 1 or class 3 license, it will take some time for you to review the regulations and the different requirements so that you can pass your test. Schools like Derek Brown’s Calgary Driving School can help you to qualify without you having to own or operate your own equipment because they have several different types and sizes of truck onsite that you can use to practice during your time preparing for a commercial license. Most schools tend to have specialized courses that cover specific parts of a commercial driver’s role.

Your personal license in a way that will help you achieve lower insurance rates

When you think about it, most driving schools exist to ensure that you will excel on a test. Part of that excellence is normally recognized by insurance companies that sometimes offer lower rates for driving school graduates that can exhibit their skills.
So by preparing for your driver’s license by taking courses at a professional driving school, you can learn things that will make you a better driver- and you can qualify to take advantage of that status with your insurance company.

Experience driving on roads that most people avoid

If you have ever gone up into the Rockies in the Winter time to go skiing or travel to another part of Canada, you know how careful you need to be as a driver while navigating the roads. If you don’t have much experience driving in snow and ice-covered roads, one of the only ways to legally get this experience is to take driving school training courses that allow you to qualify for your license. Knowing how to turn and how to stop when your car begins to spin out of control because of ice is a skill that can help you to avoid accidents and injury.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5182016-02-23T09:30:05Z2016-02-23T09:29:02ZPrivate property owners have the right to expect the public to leave their premises alone. They do not have to tolerate people parking illegally on their gardens and driveways. When you want to deal effectively with illegal parking on your property, you may find it prudent to entrust the matter to a service like a UK Parking Control company or another enforcement agency. You can have illegally parked cars removed and look forward to justice being doled out to parking offenders.

Considering Your Options

You predictably want to hire a service that can best provide you with the help you need to eliminate illegal parking on your property. Depending on what your current parking enforcement needs are, you may wish to hire a service that can issue tickets and also collect on those fines on your behalf.

You also may wish to select a service that can take the offenders to court for you. You may not have the time to take out of your busy day to appear in court and tell the judge your side of the story. With a professional parking enforcement company working for you, you can rest assured that your side of the argument will be presented accurately and that the people who parked illegally on your property will be brought to justice.

Geographical Considerations

You also may want to hire a service that operates close to your home or business. When you partner with a company that is based close to where you live or work, you get services that understand the parking laws in your particular part of the country. You may be able to afford this service better than if you were forced to rely on a company that is located several hours away from you.

You likewise may be interested in finding out what services are professionally affiliated with the industry and which ones belong to professional organizations centered on parking enforcement. You can consider all of your choices by using the convenient online table. You can then click on the link of each company to learn more or use the primary contact option that is found on the website.

You have the right to expect that the public will not park illegally on your property. When illegal parking has become an issue at home or at your business, you can solve it by hiring professional parking enforcement services.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5152016-02-17T15:59:12Z2016-02-17T15:59:12ZThe UK stereotype that personalised plates are an excessive purchase for the rich is fading. Custom plates are becoming more affordable and accessible, pushing away the designer price tag and becoming not only a profitable investment but a unique gift for drivers.

Once a novelty item for the wealthy, their continued presence and increase in sales shows their increase in popularity. The sales of personalised number plates has made the DVLA an estimated £2 billion since 1989, encompassing over four million individual numberplates.

The downside of personalised plate popularity

This increase in popularity is not without its drawbacks. Most recently, there has been public outrage at Antrim & Newtownabbey Council after it was revealed around £400 of taxpayer’s money had been spent on a personal number plate for the mayoral car. This has been slated as an unnecessary expense, calling the purchase excessive ‘vanity spending’.

Yet, for others, personalised plates are a great way to add individuality to their vehicles, with thousands of drivers regarding them as a statement of originality.

These are the top plate prices, but not all cost such extreme amounts. Generally, the shorter the plate, the higher the cost.

Why? It’s mainly due to popularity. If you are looking for a common name, such as Smith or Jones, the price will be much higher because other people are also seeking the same common name. Surnames cost more than first names again due to the surnames being more common, whilst a first name can allow for shortening or nicknames. If seeking a cheaper option, investing in a longer plate with extra digits will reduce the price, for example on Click4Reg, ‘MEG 21’ will cost just under £20,000, yet ‘ER02 MEG’ will only be £173.

Are number plates worth it?

Alternatively, buyers can attend one of the DVLA auctions, which are held at various points throughout the year, selling plates to the highest bidder.

For many, the purchase of a plate is an investment to sell on at a later point because their value tends to increase with time. One example is the registration ‘1 SAJ’, which was originally bought for £3,300 in the 1990s but is now valued at £30,000. If a more popular plate is purchased, it is more likely to create a higher profit in future years than an obscure combination.

For others, it’s a joy to own a plate unique to them, with initialised plates having a deeper residing meaning, enhancing the the car ownership experience. Individual registrations also have an association with status, as, according to figures by the AA, 13% of bosses and well-off drivers own a personalised plate.

For many drivers, owning an initialised number plate is a mark of success, conveying a positive image that they are both good and successful at what they do. Similarly, dateless (or vintage) number plates, only issued until 1963, are particularly popular because they do not carry a vehicle’s registration date, effectively camouflaging a vehicle’s age.

It is becoming a way for people to make a car their own without damaging the price of the vehicle. Moreover, plates are also given to family members or loved ones, creating a sentimental value to the plate for the recipient. A personalised plate may look like an expense, but there are sensible justifications behind them. Whether it is for individuality and sentimentality, or as a future investment, to categorise them as vanity seems an unfair association.

]]>0howardhttp://www.motorburg.com/?p=5102016-01-05T17:18:57Z2016-01-05T17:18:57ZThere are various reasons why people choose to learn to fly. Some consider it a ticket to the excitement and new freedom where you can enjoy the feeling of flight whether it is for recreation or career. If you always wanted to learn to fly your entire life or you just recently got the urge.Learning to fly can transform your life. There are requirements, however, before you can jump into a plane and fly. If you live in Australia here are the Civil Safety Regulation (CASR) requirements to get a Private Pilot License (PPL).

40 hours total flight time, which includes:

5 hours of general flight as pilot-in-command (PIC)

5 hours cross country as PIC

2 hours instrument flight

Flight training in Australia is undertaken to ensure that the standards meet or exceed the government requirements. The Private Pilot License course has two main stages:

Recreational Pilot License (RPL)

Private Pilot License (PPL)

Flight schools in Australia follow state requirements on who is qualified to take the courses.They can help you find the tools and the training you need to make your dreams come true. A typical course requirements and duration are as follows:

Course Duration: Part Time or 22 weeks Full Time

Course qualification: Private Pilot License (PPLA)

Training Aircraft: Cessna 152 and Cessna 172

Entry Requirements:

Be at least 15 years of age for First Solo.

Be at least 17 years of age at the time of the flight test.

Pass the Class 2 aviation medical test

Obtain an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Obtain an Aviation Reference Number (ARN)

The course starts by applying for a Aviation Reference Number and an Aviation Security Identification Card. Training then follows the syllabus approved by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The first part of the training is in a Cessna 152 or 172 and covers flights in the training area, then the circuit area in preparation for the First Solo Flight. Following this milestone, additional flights in the circuit area and training area are conducted in preparation for the Recreational Pilot License (RPL) flight test. With the successful completion of this flight test you are able to take passengers for a flight around the local area.

The second part of your Private Pilot License training covers navigation and cross country flights in the Cessna 172. Once the theory is completed, flight competencies are achieved and pass the flight test you will be awarded the Private PilotLicense.

There are many flight schools in Australia that are highly rated and meet the requirements. They offer full or part time courses. Here are a few flight schools that you can check out:

Australian Wings Academy

Basair Aviation College

Flight Training Adelaide

Royal Aero Club of W.A.

Flight Park Queenstown

Waikato Aero Club

Air Gold Coast

Australian Aerobatic Academy

Melbourne Flight Training

Hopefully you can begin your journey on how to fly. Learning how to fly can be exciting and can give you opportunities and adventures that a pilot’s license can bring. There is no limit when you fly a plane.